Vista, Excel 2007 and Essbase 9.2.0.3

hi I am trying to install Essbase Analytics on my Vista Home Premium machine with OFFICE 2007. It is not listed as a supported excel version. I want to find out if it is compatible or if I have to install a version of office which is supported by Hyperion? Thanks

Hyperion has not yet shipped a version of their products that is supported on either Vista or Excel 2007. Note: our Dodeca product is, as far as I know, the only Essbase client software that is supported on Windows Vista. Tim

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Hi,
I'm admin of an hyperion essbase database.
I'm testing our addin 6.5.1 with excel 2007.
First problem evocated on retrieve is confirmed.
I continue my test and tell you if i find another problem.
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Regards.
Edited by: user9947793 on 4 sept. 2009 08:56

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- SmartView Performance FAQ
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